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title: "Okay plant community help a girl out here, my calathea is driving me…"
description: "Okay plant community help a girl out here, my calathea is driving me a little crazy (that’s an understatement) I got her as a gift when I got into grad school…"
url: "https://getplanta.com/community/lKxUkhzRR_aIJD7o1QvtwQ/54im2Nq6zJGYjt1s742XcK"
community: "Pests, diseases and problems"
author: "Lana Tauz"
published: "2026-05-09T16:57:39.238751Z"
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# Okay plant community help a girl out here, my calathea is driving me…

_Posted by Lana Tauz on 2026-05-09_

Okay plant community help a girl out here, my calathea is driving me a little crazy (that’s an understatement) I got her as a gift when I got into grad school and after being lush and vibrant for two years she became the biggest drama queen. Please help! Is it time to let her go?

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## 8 comments

### PLANTS!!🪴🌱 commented on 2026-05-09

How big is her pot? Is it overwatered?

#### Lana Tauz replied on 2026-05-10

Water wise I started using distilled water and I just repotted her a week ago

### Chlo \& Lex commented on 2026-05-09

Looks like she could be getting sunburnt, and or too much water! If she’s not already in a pot with good drainage you may want to move her to one. That could also be a good chance to check on her roots and see if they are healthy or not! I believe in you!!!

### Lana Tauz commented on 2026-05-10

I changed her soil and actually had to move her to a smaller pot since she dropped all her leaves. She was much bigger before.

### PLANTS!!🪴🌱 commented on 2026-05-10

Was she overpotted

#### Lana Tauz replied on 2026-05-11

At one point she was, once she dropped all her leaves.

### PLANTS!!🪴🌱 commented on 2026-05-11

That is probably why. It is a common mistake. I did it too a few times😔

### Lana Tauz commented on 2026-05-11

I hope she rebounds, she was a gift when I got into my masters program so I’m trying really hard to keep her

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